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ITS World Congress 2018: call for contributions extended to 19 January

The final Call for Contributions deadline for ITS World Congress 2018 in Copenhagen has been extended to the 19 January 2018. The event presents an opportunity for mobility experts and professionals from three regions to exchange ideas and best practices on how ITS solutions create fresh and innovative possibilities in the mobility sector. Submission papers and session proposals are encouraged to enhance the interaction between speakers and the audience and to increase the sharing of knowledge and
January 15, 2018 Read time: 1 min

The final Call for Contributions deadline for 6456 ITS World Congress 2018 in Copenhagen has been extended to the 19 January 2018. The event presents an opportunity for mobility experts and professionals from three regions to exchange ideas and best practices on how ITS solutions create fresh and innovative possibilities in the mobility sector.

Submission papers and session proposals are encouraged to enhance the interaction between speakers and the audience and to increase the sharing of knowledge and expertise among global delegates.

For this year’s theme, Quality of Life, the Congress will focus on innovative ITS solutions for easier and healthier mobility in people’s everyday lives. Topics include mobility services – from transport to mobility to livability; ITS and the environment; connected, cooperative and automated transport; next generation of goods delivery; satellite technology applied to mobility and; transport networks operations.

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